Vestibular neuronitis
The most common symptoms of vestibular neuronitis are dizziness and vertigo the sensation that you, or everything around you, is moving. This may cause you to feel nauseous or be sick, have difficulty concentrating and blurred vision.
These symptoms can range from mild to severe, with some people feeling that theyre unable to remain upright for the first few days. In most cases, the symptoms appear suddenly during the day or when you wake up in the morning.
After a few days, you can usually start moving around, but will feel dizzy and easilytired. Even after a few weeks,you mayfeel somedizziness when being active, particularly away from your home.
See your GP if you have these symptoms. You should also avoid driving, using tools and machinery, or working at heights if you're feeling dizzy.
Vestibular neuronitis, or neuritis, is an infection of the vestibular nerve in the inner ear. It causes the vestibular nerve to become inflamed, disrupting your sense of balance.
The most common symptoms of vestibular neuronitis are dizziness and vertigo the sensation that you, or everything around you, is moving. This may cause you to feel nauseous or be sick, have difficul
The vestibular nerve usually becomes inflamed because of a viral infection, which may have started with a sore throat , cold or flu . Vestibular neuronitis can also be caused by a bacterial infectio
Many conditions can cause dizziness and vertigo. Your GP will usually diagnose vestibular neuronitis based on your symptoms, your medical history and a physical examination. You may be asked to move
The symptoms of vestibular neuronitis usually settle over a few weeks, even without treatment. However, there are some self-help measures you can take to reduce the severity of your symptoms and help
A small number of people experience dizziness and vertigo for months or even years. This is sometimes known as chronic vestibular neuronitis. It happens when the vestibular nerve fails to recover and